King Diamond

Known for ActingBorn 1956-06-14 (age 70)Copenhagen, Denmark

Kim Bendix Petersen (born 14 June 1956), better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician and songwriter. As a vocalist, he is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice, in particular his far-reaching falsetto screams. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond. He also plays keyboards and guitars on studio recordings but uses live shows to focus solely on his vocal performance. Diamond is renowned for his dark lyrical content and his story concepts. He is also known for his distinctive shock stage persona (in particular his black and white facepaint). He remains a huge influence on many rock and metal artists, including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth.Read more

Movies & web series

King Diamond: Summer Breeze

King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live

King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore

Metalocalypse

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event

Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground

Texas Carlos Massacre

Metal Retardation

Live Undead

King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025

Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022

King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert

King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003

King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece

Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile

King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega

Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95

King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg

King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan

How to Break into Heavy Metal Without Getting Screwed